Cultivation of tree and shrub seedlings using modern “in vitro” technologies in Bukhara region

14 000 000 USD

Project information

PP

5 years

Sector

Agriculture and Food

Project status

Open for investment

Contact person

+998 (71) 202-02-10 (503) uzipa@invest.gov.uz

Overview of in-vitro technology

The cultivation of tree and shrub seedlings using modern "in vitro" technologies presents a transformative potential for horticulture, forestry, and environmental restoration. This approach, encompassing techniques like micropropagation, somatic embryogenesis, and organogenesis, allows for the rapid, large-scale production of genetically identical and disease-free plant material, overcoming limitations of traditional propagation methods such as slow growth rates, seasonal dependency, and susceptibility to pathogens. It offers unprecedented opportunities for the conservation of endangered species, efficient breeding programs for improved varieties (e.g., disease resistance, faster growth, stress tolerance), and the accelerated reforestation of degraded lands, ultimately contributing to enhanced biodiversity, sustainable resource management, and climate change mitigation efforts.

Infrastructure costs

Uzbekistan offers competitive infrastructure costs, making it an attractive location for manufacturing investments. Key costs include:

- Gas: 12 cents per m³

- Electricity: 7 cents per kWh

- Water: 20 cents per m³

Trade access

GSP+ agreement allows to export to EU at reduced or zero tariff for 6 200 products. CIS Free Trade Agreement creates more integrated and open market with CIS countries.

Tax holidays

Investors in Free Economic Zones (FEZs) can benefit from tax exemptions on land, property, water, and corporate income tax (CIT).

3 years: for investments between 0.3 - 3 million USD

5 years: for investments between 3 - 5 million USD

7 years: for investments between 5 - 10 million USD

10 years: for investments over 10 million USD

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